Vatican News

Analysis: Benedict XVI’s unpublished letter- God is key to understanding human rights

Vatican City, May 14, 2018 / 11:54 am (CNA).- The Ratiznger Schuelerkreis, a circle of former students of Joseph Ratzinger who meet annually, will gather this year to discuss the themes: “Church and State, Church and Society.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI selected the topic, as he does for the group every year.

This topic is intimately connected to the content of a recently published book, and above all to a letter – previously unpublished – contained in that book.

Pope's Lamborghini auctioned for nearly $1 million

Vatican City, May 14, 2018 / 11:21 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A custom Lamborghini Huracan that had been donated to Pope Francis last year was auctioned for nearly $1 million on Saturday, with proceeds going to charity.

The car was auctioned at Sotheby's in London, and went to an unidentified buyer for $950,000, Fox News reports.

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Indonesian attacks

Vatican City, May 13, 2018 / 06:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- After multiple bombings at churches in Indonesia left 11 dead dozens more injured, Pope Francis prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died and asked God to bring an end to hatred and violence.

“I am particularly close to the dear people of Indonesia, in a special way to the Christian communities of the city of Surabaya who have been strongly hit by the serious attack against places of worship,” the pope said May 13.

Mosque attack 'wreaks havoc' on religiously tolerant South Africa, bishops say

Durban, South Africa, May 13, 2018 / 03:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In the wake of a mosque attack that left one dead and two other critically injured, the Catholic bishops of South Africa have offered their prayers and condolences to the victims, and strongly denounced the attack as an act of religious violence.

Pope to meet Chilean bishops, discuss 'devastating' impact of abuse crisis

Vatican City, May 12, 2018 / 05:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- From May 15-17 Pope Francis will meet with 33 Chilean bishops to share his personal take on the country's massive clerical abuse crisis and help the local Church to find a way forward implementing processes of healing and prevention.

Francis: Catholics and Eastern Orthodox have a common 'heritage of holiness'

Vatican City, May 11, 2018 / 12:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a meeting with the leader of the Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church Friday, Pope Francis recalled two of the saints the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches have in common – Sts. Cyril and Methodius – remarking on the holiness both Churches have inherited.

Cardinal Errazuriz will not participate in Chilean bishops' meeting in Rome

Vatican City, May 10, 2018 / 02:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Chilean Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, archbishop emeritus of Santiago, has said that he will not take part in a meeting between Chile’s bishops and the pope next week to discuss a report on allegations of abuse cover-up in the Latin American country.

Taiwan's bishops gather at the Vatican for first time in 10 years

Vatican City, May 10, 2018 / 10:29 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The bishops of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, arrived in Rome earlier this week ahead of meetings with the pope and other Vatican officials – the first such visit in 10 years, and their first meeting with Francis since his election.

Pope tells lay movements to be bold, persevere in living the Gospel

Vatican City, May 10, 2018 / 05:17 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis Thursday paid a visit to two small Catholic communes in central Italy dedicated to living solidarity and promoting ecumenical unity, telling members that their “prophetic” way of living the Gospel must continue with boldness and perseverance.

When Blessed Oscar Romero met with Blessed Pope Paul VI

Vatican City, May 9, 2018 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In June 1978 the Archbishop of San Salvador, Oscar Romero, went to the Vatican to meet with the Bishop of Rome, Paul VI. At that meeting, the Pope encouraged his fellow bishop to help the Salvadoran people “on the basis of a great love.”

The two bishops have since been beatified, and their canonization is expected to take place within the year.

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